ERIC Number: EJ1141229
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Jun
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-8405
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Evaluation of a School-Based Asthma Education Protocol: "Iggy and the Inhalers"
Mickel, Catherine F.; Shanovich, Kathleen K.; Evans, Michael D.; Jackson, Daniel J.
Journal of School Nursing, v33 n3 p189-197 Jun 2017
School-based asthma education offers an opportunity to reach low-income children at risk for poor asthma control. "Iggy and the Inhalers" (Iggy) is an asthma education program that was implemented in a Midwest metropolitan school district. The purpose of this evaluation was to conduct a comprehensive program evaluation. Objectives included increasing children's asthma-related knowledge and families' awareness of asthma management, while cultivating collaboration between school nurses and asthma providers. A total of 173 students participated in Iggy education, with 147 completing both initial and 1-month posttests. Thirty-one parents and seven school nurses provided qualitative feedback. Iggy was well received by children, parents, and school nurses. Asthma knowledge increased significantly (p < 0.001) between pretest and posttest, and this increase was retained at 1-month follow-up. This program evaluation suggests that our program had a significant, sustained impact on students' asthma knowledge. It also supports the value of collaboration between asthma providers and school nurses.
Descriptors: Special Health Problems, Diseases, Child Health, Health Education, Low Income Students, At Risk Students, Program Evaluation, School Nurses, Pretests Posttests, Parent School Relationship, Elementary School Students, Disease Control, Chronic Illness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (DHHS/PHS)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: U59EH000503